OFFSET ELEMENT

This function allows the user to create a sequence of duplicate elements by offset (along normal direction). The dialog box is illustrated in Figure 5.3.26.

Figure 5.3.26  Offset elements

l              IN ORIGINAL PART

      Put the created element in the original part. If this option is not toggled on, the created element will be put in the current part.

l              DELETE ORIGINAL ELEMENTS

      Delete the original elements when creating offset elements. If this option is not toggled on, the original elements will not be deleted.

l              COPY NUMBER

      Define the offset number.

l              THICKNESS

Define the offset distance. The value entered last time can be remembered. When entering this dialog box again.

l              SELECT ELEMENTS

Click this button to display the Select elements dialog box for the user to select elements to be offset.